Volkswagen Passat Variant

1993 – 1997 Variant · Estate / wagon Germany

The Volkswagen Passat Variant was in production from 1993 to 1997. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 75 to 184 hp. Combined fuel use starts at 5.2 L/100 km. Both front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions were offered. Against its predecessor (1988 – 1993), peak power rose from 174 to 184 hp, and minimum weight went up by 73 kg.

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Body styleVariant · Estate / wagon

Production1993 – 1997

Variants9

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Passat 1993 – 1996

Key specifications (range)

Power75 – 184 hp

0–100 km/h8.9 – 18.3 s

Top speed160 – 218 km/h

Fuel economy5.2 – 10.9 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

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Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell1993 – 1995 up to220 hp

Volvo 960 Estate1994 – 1997 up to204 hp

Lancia Dedra Station Wagon1994 – 1998 up to139 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	16.7 s	164	5-speed manual
1.9L TD 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	75 hp	18.3 s	160	5-speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	14.7 s	173	5-speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	90 hp	14.4 s	173	5-speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	110 hp	12.1 s	188	5-speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	12.0 s	190	5-speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	9.9 s	207	5-speed manual
2.8L VR6 5MT FWD (174 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	174 hp	8.9 s	218	5-speed manual
2.9L V6 VR6 5MT AWD (184 HP) 2.9 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	184 hp	9.2 s	218	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 103 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM140 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 101.9 mph (164 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65TR14

Dimensions

Length: 181.1 in (4600 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 16.4 cuFT (464 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2669.8 lbs (1211 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 197.4 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 4200 RPM75 HP @ 4200 RPM74 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 111 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM150 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 18.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65HR14

Dimensions

Length: 181.1 in (4600 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 16.4 cuFT (464 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2755.8 lbs (1250 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 174.9 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5500 RPM90 HP @ 5500 RPM89 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 107 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM145 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 107.5 mph (173 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65TR14

Dimensions

Length: 181.1 in (4600 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 16.4 cuFT (464 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2698.5 lbs (1224 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 190.4 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 4000 RPM90 HP @ 4000 RPM89 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 149 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM202 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 107.5 mph (173 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65HR14

Dimensions

Length: 181.1 in (4600 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 16.4 cuFT (464 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2788.8 lbs (1265 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 143.1 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 81 KW @ 4150 RPM110 HP @ 4150 RPM109 BHP @ 4150 RPM
Torque: 173 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM235 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116.8 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 205/50R15

Dimensions

Length: 181.1 in (4600 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 16.4 cuFT (464 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2832.9 lbs (1285 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4078.6 lbs (1850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 137.8 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 5400 RPM116 HP @ 5400 RPM114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM166 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 118.1 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/60HR14

Dimensions

Length: 181.1 in (4600 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 16.4 cuFT (464 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2687.4 lbs (1219 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3968.3 lbs (1800 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 197.5 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 6000 RPM150 HP @ 6000 RPM148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 133 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM180 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 128.6 mph (207 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/50VR15

Dimensions

Length: 181.1 in (4600 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 16.4 cuFT (464 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2852.8 lbs (1294 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4166.7 lbs (1890 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 207.1 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2792 cm3 (170 ci)
Power: 128 KW @ 5800 RPM174 HP @ 5800 RPM172 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 173 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM235 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 135.5 mph (218 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/50VR15

Dimensions

Length: 181.1 in (4600 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 16.4 cuFT (464 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2998.3 lbs (1360 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4277 lbs (1940 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 235.6 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2861 cm3 (175 ci)
Power: 135 KW @ 5800 RPM184 HP @ 5800 RPM181 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 181 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM245 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 135.5 mph (218 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/50VR15

Dimensions

Length: 181.1 in (4600 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/55.9 in (1,481/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 16.4 cuFT (464 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3176.9 lbs (1441 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4453.3 lbs (2020 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 259.4 g/km

Length4,600 mm

Width1,720 mm

Height1,440 mm

Wheelbase2,619 mm

Curb weight1,211 – 1,441 kg

Torque140 – 245 Nm

Ranges across all 9 variants of this generation.